Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role Overview

Based in Mombasa, the Talent Acquisition Specialist manages recruitment from the first discussion about a vacancy through offer and onboarding coordination. Working closely with hiring managers, this mid-level role builds candidate pipelines, evaluates applicants, and keeps hiring activity organised and compliant with Kenyan employment requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Clarify role requirements with department leaders and prepare job profiles and vacancy announcements aligned with hiring priorities.
• Find and engage candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job platforms, referrals, and internal CV records, including outreach to passive prospects.
• Manage each recruitment stage, including application review, interviews, assessments, reference checks, and preparation of employment offers.
• Use structured and behavioural interview methods to assess skills, experience, and suitability for the position.
• Coordinate interview schedules and panel assessments, verify academic credentials, and provide candidates with clear, timely updates.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate pipelines in ATS and HRIS platforms.
• Prepare weekly reports on measures such as time to fill, cost per hire, candidate conversion, and outstanding vacancies.
• Follow company hiring procedures and Kenyan employment legislation when managing checks, recruitment decisions, and contract terms.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Two to five years of relevant experience in talent acquisition, recruitment consultancy, or an HR recruiter role.
• Practical experience with ATS and HRIS software, LinkedIn Recruiter, and advanced Microsoft Excel for recruitment reporting.
• Working knowledge of Kenyan employment law, statutory hiring requirements, and employment contract regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to source specialist talent, approach passive candidates, and develop candidate pipelines.
• Strong interviewing and evaluation skills, with the judgement to assess applicants consistently and objectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication, effective stakeholder management, and strong organisational skills.

What We Offer / Why Join

This is a full-time, on-site position in Mombasa. Remuneration is negotiable and described as competitive.